John William Donnelly

Time

In 1918, 35 officers in MA were lost to illness, more than in any other year.

In 1918, 226 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.

In 1918, 235 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.

Who

John was 27. Of the 59 lost to illness in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 2.8 years; the middle length of service was 11.4 years.

John was 27. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. John had served 2.8 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

John was 27. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. John had served 2.8 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

When

October holds 27.1% of these deaths in MA, more than any other month. Thursdays: 20.3%.

October holds 14.9% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 15.7%.

October holds 12.6% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 15.2%.

How

Illness deaths account for 33.3% of all 12 deaths at Cambridge Police Department, the most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 12.6% of all 469 deaths in MA, the 3rd most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.

His people

Cambridge Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where